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( 24 Jul 2015 ) The Felsenreitschule, that cultic place of power, is a wonderful performance venue for his opera Die Eroberung von Mexico, says composer Wolfgang Rihm. He adds that the space can be partitioned in so many ways, leading to a sound sphere, even a physical sensation of sound within the space, explaining that he designed the piece so that the singers could derive their notes from the sound.

( 24 Jul 2015 ) From July 25 to August 30, 2015, another edition of the Siemens Festival>Nights takes place on Salzburg’s Kapitelplatz – for the 14th time in parallel with the Salzburg Festival. In cooperation with the Salzburg Festival, ORF Salzburg and Unitel, not only historical productions, but many highlights from this year’s programme will be shown over a period of five weeks.

The Nestlé and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award, having developed into one of the most sought-after honours for young conductors,is being held for the sixth time. This year, the Award Concert Weekend takes place for the first time during the summer.

( 22 Jul 2015 ) This year, the Salzburg Festival takes place for the 95th time. Last weekend, the traditional performance of Haydn’s Die Schöpfung, part of the Ouverture spirituelle,and the premiere of Jedermann launched the festival season. The opening ceremony of the Salzburg Festival takes place at the Felsenreitschule on July 26 at 11 am. The ceremony will be attended by the Austrian President Dr. Heinz Fischer, Landeshauptmann Dr. Wilfried Haslauer, the Austrian Minister of Art and Culture, Constitution and Media Dr. Josef Ostermayer and Festival President Helga Rabl-Stadler. The keynote address will be delivered this year by Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Safranski.

( 22 Jul 2015 ) Apart from numerous concerts, drama productions and many staged operas, this year features concert performances of operas as well. Werther, Dido and Aeneas andErnani are three performances worth experiencing.

( 15 Jul 2015 ) Sacred works by Schubert, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Bruckner will be heard this summer as part of the concert series Ouverture spirituelle. The first performance on July 18 features Joseph Haydn’s Die Schöpfung – already an enormous triumph at its premiere in 1799.

( 14 Jul 2015 ) “The Salzburg atmosphere is drenched in beauty, playfulness and art,” wrote Max Reinhardt. Behind the scenery of the Salzburg Festival, however, the atmosphere is one of concentration and hard work. Hidden behind the scenes is a factory with only one goal: unique, unforgettable opera, concert or theatre experiences.

( 14 Jul 2015 ) Unfortunately, Elīna Garanča has cancelled her appearances at the Salzburg Festival for this summer, sending the following message:
“Due to personal reasons, I much regret to withdraw from my professional activities until further notice. My mother is suffering from terminal cancer, so I will now stay by her side in Riga. I am very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding in this difficult time.”

( 10 Jul 2015 ) Would you like to know whether the tickets you want are still available? Would you like to stay up to date for which concerts, plays or opera performances there are still tickets available? With the list of available tickets, you always have the latest information!

( 10 Jul 2015 ) “On Saturday, July 18, at 10:15 am, the Salzburg Festival begins with a great Festival Opening Party: 73 events at 29 venues. Festival artists such as Cornelius Obonya and Julian Crouch and Festival content from Brecht to Boulez without admission. It is our intention to implement Max Reinhardt’s motto, ‘The entire city is a stage’ – celebrating the opening of the Festival summer with all citizens of Salzburg and our city’s guests,” says Festival President Helga Rabl-Stadler.